Department of Immigration and Emigration

Sri Lanka

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Acquisition of Dual Citizenship of Sri Lanka

Eligibility
Ex-Sri Lankans now holding foreign Citizenship or Sri Lankans qualified for grant of Citizenship of a foreign country, who have contributed to the socio - economic development of Sri Lanka.

1

Obtain an application form
- Sri Lanka Mission in the country of residence
- Citizenship Division, Ministry of Internal Administration
  Department of Immigration and Emigration
  2^nd Floor #41 Ananda Rajakaruna Mw Colombo 10 Sri Lanka
- Download an application from the website

For Citizenship
- Obtain Form 19A
  [Download Forms]

2

Documents required
The statements in the application should be supported by an affidavit (Section E) made by the applicant before a Justice of the Peace or a Commissioner of Oaths. No stamp is required.

1. Applicant's Original Birth Certificate and a copy.
2. If the applicant is a citizen of Sri Lanka by registration, the relevant certificate and a copy.
3. If applicant is married, The Marriage Certificate and a copy.
4. Applicant’s Foreign Citizenship Certificate/ Foreign Travel Document/ Permanent Residence Visa.
5. Applicant’s current and / or previous Sri Lankan Passports and copies or an affidavit.
6. If applying under professional category, applicant’s Educational/Professional Certificate and a copy
    (minimum a two year Diploma / Trade Certificate from a recognized institute)
7. If applying under wealth category, original of the documentary proof of applicant’s assets such as;
    lands or other immovable properties in Sri Lanka worth of Rs. 2.5 Million or above and a copy.
    Deed Valuation report extract and Title report for the same should be also submitted.
8. If applying under 2.5 million category original of the documentary proof minimum one year
    Fixed Deposit in a bank in Sri Lanka of an amount not less than 2.5 million.
9. If applying under age category, applicants over 55 years of age original birth certificate and
    a copy should be submitted.
10. If applying under fixed deposit US$ 25,000/- category, original of a fixed deposit certificate and
      a copy exceeding US$ 25,000 for a period of three years in a bank in Sri Lanka.
11. If applying under fixed deposit US$ 50,000/- category, original of a fixed deposit certificate and
      a copy exceeding US$ 50,000 for a period of three years in a bank in Sri Lanka.
12. If the documents referred to above are submitted without originals, they should be
     attested by the Sri Lankan Mission accredited to that county, or the nearest Sri Lankan Mission
     or Solicitor or a Justice of the Peace of the country in domicile.
    * [For more information - Fees]

3

Hand over application
Each applicant should forward an application to one of the addresses below with the required documents, by personally calling over/ Registered Post.
- Sri Lanka Mission in the country of residence
- Citizenship Division, Ministry of Internal Administration
  Department of Immigration and Emigration
  2^nd Floor #41 Ananda Rajakaruna Mw Colombo 10 Sri Lanka

Applications accepted during:
- 9 AM - 3.30 PM in SL
- Contact Mission for
  opening hours